The Best Part

One of the best parts of creating a painting for someone is giving it to them.  I'm not usually present when a gift is given, but getting to see the client's reaction is always great.
For Karen and Brandon's painting, I delivered it to Pam and was delighted to see how pleased she was with the final product.
This weekend another painting unveiling took place miles away in Boston.  Pam and her husband went out to Boston to visit Karen and Brandon as they begin their married lives going to grad school in Boston (congrats to them).  I received a wonderful surprise this weekend when Pam text me a photo that made my day....

This is why I do what I do.

Past and Present Events

Summer is winding down, but Reenie Rose is heating up!  I plan on filling my schedule in with lots of events in the next few months to promote my paintings and all of the happiness they can bring to a couple....kind of like the Santa of weddings. 
This past Sunday I participated in a bridal event right in my neighborhood at a super fun place called Flirty Girl Fitness.  I added a twist to this event and attempted to paint live to better illustrate what I do.  I say attempt because one of the fun things to take advantage of during this event were the free pole dancing classes.  I might have taken a few notes.

There were only 2 other vendors working this event with me and they definitely deserve special mentioning.  Be sure to check out their sites:
-Foodie Registry is a great option outside of the typical registry box. 
-at studio features fantastic photography by Amaris Granado.

September 1st will be another event for Reenie Rose at an adorable boutique in Lincoln Park called Weddings 826.  Stay tuned for a post about this White Luxury Event.

Floral Field Trip

Karen and Brandon's painting has been on a field trip this past week back where everything started....Grapevine Floral.  The painting will be on display in their lovely studio through this week, so be sure to swing by and take a look. 

Thanks to Trish for being so supportive of my work.  I can't wait to make her a painting that she can house there permanently!

Summer Painting Finished...

But, no worries, summer is still continuing on.  Yes, I have finished Karen and Brandon's bouquet!  Soon after the painting's showing on this blog, it will be carted off to the florist that originally created the bouquet....Grapevine Floral.  There my painting will sit for a month for all the brides to see.  If you are in the Lake in the Hills area, be sure to stop by and see this colorful piece in person!